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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 3d

And then talking to ML Rio about her fantastic new rock ‘n’ roll road trip novel, Hot Wax

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An Evening with M. L. Rio at Hoxton Hall | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with M. L. Rio at Hoxton Hall today.

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 3d

Two book events where I’m going to be Qing rather than Aing. Firstly, talking to Smiths drummer and all-round good guy Mike Joyce about his upcoming memoir…

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Mike Joyce: In Conversation + Signing Tickets | £29 | 9 Nov @ Rough Trade East London, London | DICE

Rough Trade East is very excited to present an in-conversation event and signing from Mike Joyce, hosted by Mat Osman. This unique event celebrates the relea...

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 14d

Feels like they’re not really trying…

Busan #riderwatch

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 16d

Silver Lady followed by Don’t it Make my Brown Eyes Blue. I’m done

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 16d

In a cab that’s playing a Spotify more-like-Dr Hook radio playlist and I’ve never experienced such a Proustian rush at 9am before

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 17d

Proud that AM Heath are part of the inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction. Created in honour of one of the greatest writers, this award supports unpublished and unagented writers in the UK. Entries at hilarymantelprize.com

#HilaryMantelPrize #LiteraryPrize #EmergingWriters

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 19d

Five nights, four venues, 65 different songs (dating from 1986 to 2025) and one orchestra. Thank you to everyone who came to the Suede Southbank Takeover, to the tireless South Bank staff, and to Charles Hazelwood and his fabulous Paraorchestra

(pix Bex Walton, Izumi Kumazawa & Jo Whitfield)

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 28d

So happy to be able to announce that the fabulous team at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social will be bringing you my third novel, We Are Starting Our Descent, in 2027. Lots more news to come

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Insatiable Ones on FB are great for this

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Not sure if I posted these at the time. Fantastic pencil sketches of the soundcheck, gig and set-up of our Ally Pally gig by acclaimed artist (and friend) @lachlangoudieart . He’s kindly gifting me one of them; which should I choose?

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Sep 5

What a pleasure it was to talk to two musical heroes, the Hanley Brothers, about The Fall, making music and a hundred other things.

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MAT OSMAN - It's Always the Quiet Ones | Oh! Brother

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Release day. Still exciting after all these years.

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Suede - Antidepressants

Go to Suede - Antidepressants.

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Aug 25

Go ahead and

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Really enjoyed doing this Art of Longevity podcast, though my 25-year-old self would have scoffed at the idea

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TAOL: Suede Revisited — THE SONG SOMMELIER

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Aug 18

Absolute Radio session featuring two oldies and two newbies. Thanks for having us

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Suede - Absolute Radio Live Session

YouTube video by Absolute Radio

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Aug 7

This fan-made Trance State video is amazing. Who knew dancing German footballers was the vibe the song needed? Thank you Rachel Apps

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Suede - Trance State (Fan Video)

YouTube video by Rachel Apps

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yesterday’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social Sofa Session with the wonderful Jo Whiley. Includes an unexpected cover, fishpond revelations and unlikely funeral soundtracking. From about 38 minutes

Jo Whiley - Sofa Session: Suede! - BBC Sounds

Suede play a Sofa Session for Jo including new music, a cover and an old favourite.

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 30

Crew band setting up for tonight’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social session

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Miller on the Threshold @iammilliam.bsky.social · Jul 24

This is nice. Joni Mitchell recorded in London in late 1968, backed by a group led by John Cameron on harpsichord, and featuring Harold McNair on flute. open.spotify.com/track/72CY4C...

Chelsea Morning (with The John Cameron Group) - Live on Top Gear, BBC Radio, London, England, 9/23/1968

Joni Mitchell, The John Cameron Group · Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971) · Song · 2021

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 22

Devastated to hear that Eamon Downes has died. He was a friend long before we worked together and he was always the most positive, life-loving, funny, kind and gentle person. Sending so much love to his (many, many) friends and the family he adored

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 11

Will add to the list, thank you

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 11

I had a chance to read this early and it’s excellent. It’s rare to see the sheer grind of touring so relentlessly documented, and Justin’s account of his condition is done with no pity at all (though it’s terrifying for anyone who works with their hands). Fabulously written, too

new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · Jul 11

In support of his remarkable forthcoming memoir, come and join Justin on his Tremolo Diaries book tour

Tickets:
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Andrew Male @andrewmale.bsky.social · Jul 10

I love a) this cover and b) how Suede now look like the cast of a gritty ITV crime procedural.
(l-r)
Mat - Beleaguered boss
Richard - Life-hardened sidekick
Brett - Detective who plays by his own rules.
Neil - Undercover drugs operative
Simon - Forensic pathologist

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 10

The top brass are on my case and care more about the crime figures than actual justice….

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Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · Jul 10

What’s this? The front cover of an actual, physical magazine, full of great writing and smart photos? What a time to be alive….

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